It’s no secret that bringing back the OG season to Fortnite was one of Epic Games’ most successful decisions, with a peak of a whopping 11 million concurrent players—the highest in the game’s history. 

Now, you’ll be glad to know that Epic is reportedly planning to bring back the OG season soon, according to the latest leaks. Here’s everything you need to know about the Fortnite OG 2 release date and its prominent leaks.

Fortnite OG 2 release date and time for different regions

Fortnite OG 2 countdown

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As per the leaks, Fortnite OG 2 will be called Apollo Retro and it will be released on November 2, 2024, at 12 a.m. ET. If it turns out to be true, the update will go live at the following times for your region:

Fortnite OG 2
  • Pacific Time (PT): November 1, 2024, at 9 p.m.
  • Central Time (CT): November 1, 2024, at 11 p.m.
  • Mountain Time (MT): November 1, 2024, at 10 p.m.
  • Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): November 2, 2024, at 4 a.m.
  • Central European Time (CET): November 2, 2024, at 5 a.m.
  • Indian Standard Time (IST): November 2, 2024, at 9:30 a.m.
  • Japan Standard Time (JST): November 2, 2024, at 1 p.m.
  • Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT): November 2, 2024, at 3 p.m.
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The servers will remain offline for approximately five to seven hours before the update goes live. As a result, players won’t be able to queue or play any matches during this time.

All Fortnite OG 2 update leaks

First of all, it’s important to mention that Fortnite OG 2 will be inspired by the Chapter 2 Season 1 update, originally released on October 15, 2019. As for the content, it’s speculated that bosses will return, including the addition of Midas and his crew. 

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Leaks also suggest that OG 2 will take you through the content of Chapter 2 Seasons 1, 2, and 3, but there’s no mention of Seasons 6 or 7. The best part is that each season will have its own playlist, allowing you to play solo, duo, trio, or team up with three friends.

According to HypeX, a well-known Fortnite leaker, Snoop Dogg will also join the roster once the OG 2 update launches. Players will be able to purchase his skin and a few of his accessories, such as themed back bling and a melee weapon, by either spending V-Bucks or unlocking the premium version of the battle pass.

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